⚔️ Defence📍 All India✓ Verified Notice

Indian Army Agniveer General Duty & Tradesmen Recruitment 2026

Organization: Indian Army (IA)
Advt No: AGNIVEER/RECT/2026/01

Quick Summary: The Indian Army invites online applications from eligible unmarried male and female candidates for the 'Agniveer General Duty' and 'Agniveer Tradesmen' categories for the recruitment year 2026. This is a golden opportunity for young, patriotic individuals to serve the nation for a tenure of four years.

📅 Important Dates

Notification Date	N/A
Apply Start Date	15/11/2025
Apply Last Date	15/01/2026
Exam Date	10/03/2026

💳 Application Fee

General / OBC	₹250
SC / ST	₹250
Female	₹250

🎓 Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Required: Graduate

10th Pass (Matriculation) with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject for Agniveer GD; 8th or 10th Pass for various Tradesmen posts. Specific qualifications for technical roles will be detailed in the full notification.

Age Limits: 17.5 to 21 years.

⚡ Selection Process

1Online Common Entrance Exam (CEE)

2Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

3Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

4Medical Examination

5Document Verification

📎 Required Documents

10th Class Mark Sheet and Certificate
Domicile Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
PAN Card
Aadhaar Card
Passport Size Photographs
NCC Certificate (if applicable)

✍️ How to Apply Online

Candidates must register and apply online through the official Indian Army recruitment website (www.joinindianarmy.nic.in). Carefully fill out the application form, upload scanned copies of required documents, and pay the application fee online using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking. Print the final submitted application form for future reference and carry it to the recruitment rally.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is eligible for Agniveer Recruitment?

Indian citizens aged between 17.5 and 21 years are eligible. Candidates must meet specified educational, physical, and medical standards.

What is the tenure of service for Agniveers?

Agniveers will serve for a period of four years. After this period, up to 25% of Agniveers will be enrolled in the regular cadre of the Indian Army.

Is there any age relaxation for candidates?

No age relaxation beyond the prescribed limit of 21 years is provided for the Agniveer scheme, except for specific government mandates if any, which will be notified separately.

What is the application fee?

A non-refundable application fee of ₹250/- is applicable for all categories of candidates, payable online during the application process.